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The word von means of (or, in names, from). In the name like von der Goltz the der suggests that a some time in the past the following nouns was feminine.

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"Von der" in a name typically signifies aristocratic or noble heritage in German-speaking countries. It translates to "of the" in English, indicating that the person comes from a specific place or family lineage.

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